CAIE FP1 2007 November — Question 7 9 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFP1 (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2007
SessionNovember
Marks9
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TopicPolar coordinates
TypeArea enclosed by polar curve
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a Further Maths polar coordinates question requiring sketching and area calculation using integration by parts. While the integral ∫₀^π (θ sin θ)²/2 dθ requires multiple integration techniques (expanding, using double angle formula, then integration by parts), it's a standard application of the polar area formula with moderately complex algebra rather than requiring novel insight.
Spec4.09b Sketch polar curves: r = f(theta)4.09c Area enclosed: by polar curve

7 The curve \(C\) has polar equation $$r = \theta \sin \theta ,$$ where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\). Draw a sketch of \(C\). Find the area of the region enclosed by \(C\), leaving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).

7 The curve $C$ has polar equation

$$r = \theta \sin \theta ,$$

where $0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi$. Draw a sketch of $C$.

Find the area of the region enclosed by $C$, leaving your answer in terms of $\pi$.

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